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| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | WBEZ | Chicago History Museum’s top leader out after nearly five years | https://www.wbez.org/museums/2026/01/07/chicago-history-museum-president-out-donald-e-lassere | The head of the Chicago History Museum is departing his post after nearly five years, the museum announced Wednesday. Donald E. Lassere served as the [ _museum’s president and CEO_ ][6] since April 2021. In a statement, the museum said the board will conduct a nationwide search for Lassere’s replacement. … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | WBEZ | ICE agent fatally shoots woman during immigration operation in Minneapolis | https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/01/07/ice-agent-fatally-shot-woman-during-immigration-crackdown-in-minneapolis | MINNEAPOLIS — An agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fatally shot a 37-year-old woman who was a U.S. citizen during an immigration enforcement in Minneapolis Wednesday. Live video posted online showed a large presence of federal and local officers, yellow police tape and cars that had been in a … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Linda Brown: Missing Chicago teacher's car found, husband says | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/linda-brown-missing-chicago-teacher-car-found | ![After Chicago teacher goes missing, her husband pleads for help][7] #### [ After Chicago teacher goes missing, her husband pleads for help ][8] The search continues for a 53-year-old Chicago Public Schools teacher who went missing a few days ago. #### The Brief * * The husband of missing CPS … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Fox Chicago | How Chicago thieves are using key fob tech to steal cars in minutes | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-key-fob-car-theft | ![Key fob cloning on the rise in Chicago | How thieves are stealing cars][1] #### [ Key fob cloning on the rise in Chicago | How thieves are stealing cars ][2] Chicago police recently seized a vehicle key fob programmer used to steal cars through a method known as key … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Wednesday's high school basketball scores | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2026/01/07/chicago-high-school-basketball-scores-illinois | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][41] * [ Facebook ][42] * [ Bluesky ][43] * [ Email ][44] * [ Reddit ][45] * [ Flipboard ][46] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][47] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago History Museum’s top leader out after nearly five years | https://chicago.suntimes.com/museums-zoos/2026/01/07/chicago-history-museum-president-out-donald-e-lassere | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] The head of the Chicago History Museum is departing his post after nearly five years, the museum announced Wednesday. … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cubs in serious talks with Marlins to acquire RHP Edward Cabrera, but trade not yet finalized | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/01/07/chicago-cubs-in-serious-talks-with-miamimarlins-to-acquire-rhp-edward-cabrera-mlb-trade | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] The [ Cubs ][18] are closing in on a deal to acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Marlins, according … |
| View Article | 2:01 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Conductor de autobús ayuda a hombre moribundo tras tiroteo en Back of the Yards | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/01/07/conductor-de-autobus-ayuda-a-hombre-moribundo-tras-tiroteo-en-back-of-the-yards | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ ![][7] ][8] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un hombre de 43 … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | CBS Local | Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, arraignment postponed again in murders of parents Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nick-reiner-court-arraignment-murders-parents-rob-michele-reiner/ | [ Nick Reiner ][24] 's arraignment was postponed again Wednesday in the murders of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, after his attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case. The arraignment hearing is now scheduled for Feb. 23. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | CBS Local | 30 years after the start of Chicago's first citywide recycling program, challenges remain | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-citywide-recycling-program-30-years-challenges/ | Thirty years ago, in December 1995, with much fanfare and buildup, the City of Chicago introduced its first citywide recycling program. The Blue Bag program went ahead despite being savaged by critics for years throughout its planning stages, and was not considered a success when it was scrapped more than … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | CBS Local | ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis; Mayor Frey tells ICE "get the f*** out" | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/live-updates/minneapolis-federal-agents-protesters-clash-portland-avenue/ | An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The shooting happened East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, where federal and local law enforcement have clashed for hours with protesters. ## What to know about the Minneapolis ICE shooting * … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Looks like yet another five-month session in two weeks | https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/07/looks-like-yet-another-five-month-session-in-two-weeks/ | * [ Scott Holland ][10] … > But the Statehouse remains largely silent, as the first day of real > legislative session isn’t scheduled until Jan. 13. The Senate should convene > another week from today, but the House isn’t due back until Jan. 20. Each > chamber has three … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Commission wants state to pony up $55 million to fund pay raises for countywide officials | https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/07/commission-wants-state-to-pony-up-55-million-to-fund-pay-raises-for-countywide-officials/ | * The County Officials Compensation Task Force (COCTF) has released a compensation recomendation report [ as mandated by state law ][9] … > One of the issues emphasized by the COCTF members is that salary formulas > should be set in statute like the State’s Attorneys’ salary formula. Since the … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Unsurprisingly, the feds appear to be getting way ahead of themselves | https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/07/unsurprisingly-the-feds-appear-to-be-getting-way-ahead-of-themselves/ | * [ Background is here ][2] if you need it. This is one of three copy and paste letters from Robert Kennedy’s [ Department of Health and Human Services ][3] … > The Trump Administration has made clear its commitment to rooting out fraud, > protecting taxpayer dollars, and ensuring … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Investing In Illinois | https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/07/investing-in-illinois/ | _[The following is a paid advertisement.]_ Illinois American Water is more than just a utility. We’re your neighbor, committed to the long-term health and vitality of the communities we serve. Our employees live and work locally, investing their expertise right where it matters most, to modernize water systems and strengthen … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Chicago Authors, Neighbors Bid Farewell To Volumes Bookcafe At ‘Our Last Event’ Before Closure | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/07/chicago-authors-neighbors-bid-farewell-to-volumes-bookcafe-at-our-last-event-before-closure/ | WICKER PARK — After thousands of author readings, story times and about a “quarter of a million” books sold, Chicago writers, readers and at least one magician on Tuesday crowded into Volumes Bookcafe to pay tribute to the Wicker Park bookstore before it closes at the end of the month. … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | ABC Local | Bears vs Packers nacho board | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-bears-green-bay-packers-nacho-board/18367982/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wild Card Weekend is the talk of the town for Bears fans and we have the food, all figured out. You just need one simple kitchen tool: a cheese grater! ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][4] Check this out: a … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | ABC Local | U.S. Rep. Schakowsky endorses Evanston Mayor Biss to take her congressional seat | https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-rep-jan-schakowsky-endorses-evanston-mayor-daniel-biss-crowded-9th-congressional-district-2026-election-race/18368058/ | EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Evanston's mayor is picking up an important endorsement in his bid for a congressional seat. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is throwing her support behind Daniel Biss in the crowded 9th Congressional District. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] Seventeen … |
| View Article | 2 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | ABC Local | Would-be car burglars shoot at homeowner, Morton Grove police say | https://abc7chicago.com/post/morton-grove-shooting-today-would-car-burglars-shoot-homeowner-5700-block-reba-street/18368346/ | MORTON GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- Morton Grove police are investigating a shooting and attempted car burglary on Wednesday morning. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][1] It happened at about 6:02 a.m. in the 5700-block of Reba Street, police said. Two suspects were trying … |
| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | January 7, 2026 | WLS AM | Update: Woman dies in ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/01/07/a-shooting-in-minneapolis-involving-ice-agents/ | Update: ICE agent fatally shot woman accused of trying to run over officers with car during immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Stay tuned to 890 WLS on this developing story Authorities reported a shooting Wednesday involving federal agents in Minneapolis, where immigration enforcement has been conducting a major crackdown. Live video … |